Crosby Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
7,500 ft - 13,102 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.1491, -107.9637
About Crosby Mountains
The Crosby Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with numerous craggy peaks and deep canyons. The landscape is dominated by igneous and metamorphic rock formations, creating a dramatic and visually striking environment. Elevations in the range generally span from around 7,500 feet to over 10,000 feet, providing a diversity of alpine and subalpine ecosystems. Forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen cover much of the lower and middle slopes, transitioning to alpine tundra and bare rock near the summits.
Notable Peaks
Crosby Peak
10,260 ft
Jicarita Peak
10,109 ft
Truchas Peak
13,102 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.